Acclaimed Israeli intelligence analyst Avi
Melamed has spent more than thirty years interpreting Middle East
affairs. His long-awaited Inside the Middle East challenges
widely-accepted perceptions and provides a gripping and uniquely
enlightening guide to make sense of the events unfolding in the
region—to answer how the Arab world got to this point, what is currently
happening, what the ramifications will be, how they will affect Israel,
and what actions must immediately be undertaken, including how Western
leaders need to respond.

Melamed considers all the major power
players in the Middle East, explains the underlying issues, and creates a
three-dimensional picture, an illustration that connects the dots and
provides a fascinating roadmap. He elucidates developments such as the
Arab Spring, the downfall of the Muslim Brotherhood, the rise of ISIS,
the epic Sunni-Shiite animosity, the essence of the war in Syria, the
role of the Caliphate and Jihad, and the looming nuclear arms race. He
also provides a rare opportunity to journey into the psyche of Arab
society. Look through the lens of its leaders and its most ruthless
terrorists. See what makes them tick and what they want. Discover how
they can be overtaken.

This unparalleled volume is a milestone in
our understanding of the Middle East. It is the untold story of the
struggles that will shape the region, and the world, for decades to
come, and a groundbreaking guide that will shake you to the core, force
you to reevalute your outlook, and give you tips to navigate the future.

Boktitel: Inside the Middle East. Making Sense of the Most Dangerous and Complicated Region on EarthFörfattare: Avi Melamed, Lucy AharishBokförlag: Skyhorse Publishing